Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

We wish you all a very Merry & Blessed Christmas. May you spend it with the ones that you love. Happy New Year & may it bring you good health, happiness, peace & joy.Merry Christmas to you all.

Lunch at the Old Mundulla Pub

Last Saturday the family gathered at the Mundulla Pub to remember Old Nana & her brother, Uncle Graeme & to celebrate what would have been her 80th Birthday & Uncle Graeme's 78th Birthday. We had a lovely time together & enjoyed a delicious lunch thanks to George & Liz. Hey Pa, you hear what I said...............(Pa & Maddie have some one on one time)
No baby is safe when Aunty Cathy is about...................not that Ben minds!

Gee this chatting is thirsty work, Pa............

Christmas has come early Maddie, can we open the present

Pa Altus' visit to Echuca

Just when Ma ma thought that it was time to stay at home to help Pa & Matt with the Harvest, I decided to take Old Pa Altus over to Lexie's Echuca for a visit. Old Nana & Pa have been to Echuca many times in the past but not since Nathan, Julz & Lexie have moved there. Nat was able to show Pa Altus about the place, especially the 'blokie stuff' (nat's irrigation work stuff) while us Ladies went and had just a little retail therapy. Old Pa really enjoyed his little stay. Thanks Nat, Julz & Lexie. We even had time to watch a game of 'touch footy'. After the footy match we found the best place to eat our Fish n Chips for tea. It was down by the Old Port. Mind you we had a few extra mouths to feed. The resident duck population turned up very quickly for their evening meal!!!

Lexie was lucky to score a story from Old Pa. He has had lots of practise over the years with his kids & all the grand kids. Old Pa loves those special times.

Celebrations in Echuca

On the weekend we were off to Echuca for Lexie's 3rd Birthday. Ma ma had to get Pa up early to get there in time for the party. We had a great time with Lexie & her little friends.

Blowing out those 3 big candles calls for a lot of wind!!!

This heart towel is just what I need to accessorize my angel outfit

OK Ma ma, don't forget about me!!!!!!!!!!!

Sydney here we come

When some one has a birthday it calls for a celebration, so off Ma ma, Lou & Toby went to Sydney to help Alara celebrate her 2nd birthday. Luchio came around as well to help La la have a fun day.

Look at my butterflies!!!!!

La la showing us her new skill riding her bike

Farewell to a Special Lady

Today we say farewell to a very special Mum, Nana & Old Nan. We have been blessed to have such a wonderful lady in our lives. We have some fantastic memories of her generousity, love, laughter, sense of fun & her famous phrases & terms that have given us many hours of entertainment.Lois Margaret Altus

May you rest in peace

Pa's Spending Spree!!

Mr Rudd has been so kind in allowing small business a tax incentive on new plant etc, so that has given Pa & Matt some very expensive ideas. On their list was some new silos. Mr Campbell delivered 4 of the 5 this week & watching them put them in place was magic. He made it look so easy, one minute they were on the trailer, next they were in place & with not a scratch or dent!!! Up & down she goes...............................
And all in place with very little fuss

This one put his judgement to the test...............

He's got a good eye.....................didn't even get near the barn, had inches to spare!!

Crop Inspection

It's that time of the year and the fellas like nothing better than going on a crop walk. They are really loving it this year with the crops waist high & looking good.Pa & Steve just checking it out.
Wot you reckon?...............aww I'll have to think on that one!

Heinrich's Happenings

The Heinrich Family gathered in Rutherglen last weekend at Cassie & Dave's place. It was a great weekend & everyone had a good time catching up, relaxing & enjoying each other's company. Thankyou to Cassie & Dave for allowing us to use your home & garden for the weekend.

A view of the camping site.

(2 Tents, 2 camper trailers, 1 Land cruiser & 1 caravan) not bad for the back yard.

Do I really want to do this?

(Julz was a trooper! 1st time camper)

Everyone enjoying the gorgeous sunshine & morning tea

Lining up to the food van to keep the inner man happy!
(They reckon that Ma ma always has enough board)

Kids fed, now it's mum's turn.

Now Jack, this is how it is done. Teddy & I will show you.

Jumping on the air beds is the best fun ever!

Lexie & Aunty Jill blowing out the candles

Look.....he has a tea towel in his hand. Don't know that he did too much. All show perhaps

We needed photographic evidence for the gathering

Here they all are. Jack was sleeping but you can see his shoes!

Lexie saved her piece of birthday cake for later. Her face tells all!

The next Heinrich get together will be in the Dubbo area, Aug/Sept 2012

Bogged!!!

This is something a little different. Mud glorious mud. Pa has almost forgotten what it is all about. Too many dry years perhaps have dulled the memory. where is the tractor, we need it to pull the Landcruiser out backwards.

(what was pa thinking about when he drove into that bog?)

Bug Spraying

Them Bugs are back!!

Once again Pa has had to call on Mr Freeman & his trusty plane to get them little critters. It is always fun to watch him flying in low & weaving around the trees & farm buildings.

Flying low & fast over the crop

Simon turns 30

On Sunday 13th Sept. we went to the Mundulla Pub for lunch to help Simon celebrate his 30th Birthday. Everyone tucking into a delicious lunch

Jacqui watching her Dad as he blows out his candles. Helen did a great job in making his tractor cake - John Deere (of course)

Chelsea & Spotty's Wedding Day

The BIG day finally arrived for Spotty (Michael) & Chelsea. It was a perfect day, no rain & lots of sunshine. Many Family & Friends gathered in a beautiful garden setting to witness this special occasion. Spotty getting the last bit of advice & trying to calm his 'nerves'
AND here comes Chelsea....................well worth the wait!
Absolutely stunning

Chelsea & Spotty with some of the South Servi Crew

Spotty & Chelsea with a very proud Dad (Jack) & Brother Brad

The Bridal Party

Chelsea & Michael

Holiday Pics

We trekked off up north on the Strzelecki Track. We ventured again onlong the creek track & found the countryside very dry.

A very dry water hole (last time it was full)

Coongie Lakes.........a beautiful spot

Haddon's Corner..........Pa trying to work out how they got their fencing wrong, nothing lines up!!


In Roma Pa having 'boy time' with Thomas & Edward
(I don't think that they ever grow out of playing with cars)


Pa left his socks outside & this is what 'Jack the dog' thought of them!!



Ride-on Lawn Mowers!!!!

Pa insists that we will not have one! (Ma ma needs the exercise)

But who is mowing Uncle Clarrie's lawn.

Golden Beach.............Pa & Charlie taking in the view on the Jetty

A stop off on Bribie Island on our boating afternoon with Warren, Fi & Charlie

Leave the boys to fend for themselves while painting & this is their solution for lunch.
Ma ma has all this food in the Cruiser just going to waste
(any excuse for Pa to save on washing up!!)

Are you following my instructions.....Sami, Dad?

A Picture perfect job........Well done Relle, Sami & Pa

An enjoyable get together with old friends, Honor & Luke.

A trip to Relle & Sami's is never complete until we visit the spectacular Blue Mtns.
Nepean Lookout

Pa getting aquainted with his newest great niece.......Jessica Hawkey
(Toby, you have another play mate to get to know come October)

A lazy cruise on the P.S. Alexander Arbuthnot

An Ice-cream to finish off a wonderful day at the Old Echuca Port.